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NL53 UPE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Diesel 1399cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 110,095 miles on the clock, averaging 9,655 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 UPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,655

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,527
Average per year9,655
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 UPE 61k73k85k98k110k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,095 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
PASS
Mileage98,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage93,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,398 miles
PASS
Mileage83,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,821 miles
Since last MOT+11,929 miles
PASS
Mileage71,892 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,888 miles
Since last MOT+11,327 miles
PASS
Mileage60,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 UPE

What car is NL53 UPE?

NL53 UPE is an silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 UPE?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 UPE was 110,095 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 UPE passed its MOT?

NL53 UPE has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 22 Oct 2011.

Is NL53 UPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 UPE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL53 UPE?

NL53 UPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.